Author Sarah Alexander

Born and raised in Melbourne, at 27 years old Sarah Alexander decided she would refuse to spend any more precious sunny days in an office. In April 2018 she quit her job as an Operations Manager to travel with her backpack, camera and enthusiastic spirit and explore the natural beauty of the world. As a keen bushwalker and an expert at finding unreal camping spots, you can catch her exploring North America before she returns home to continue her Australian adventure.

The Great Ocean Road is situated west of Melbourne; most known for it’s thriving rainforests, incredible rock formations and of course, the Twelve Apostles. Approximately 2.8 million tourists flock to the...

If you have three days to spare and want to do a hike that is as scenic as it is rewarding then look no further than Wilsons Promontory National Park, commonly known as “Wilsons Prom” or “The Prom”....

Welcome to the Blog

The name Paddy Pallin certainly means many things to many people. For some it brings to mind the genial personality of one of Australia’s pioneer bushwalkers. Others will recognise the name from the label of a sleeping bag or rucksack that has given a generation of faithful service in the great outdoors. Or perhaps it brings to mind the colourful history of Australia’s greatest cross-country ski race. For most people however, the name is associated with a group of specialist retail stores catering for travellers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Experience Blog is a place to collaboratively share knowledge, adventures and inspire each other to enjoy the outdoors. We stand firmly by the motto that 'Experience is Everything' & strive to embody that philosophy within our community whenever possible.